Matthew N. Koury, M.D., M.P.H.
Dr. Koury is the Founder and Director of the Mind Health Institute, Newport Beach. He is a Board certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist that seamlessly merges his impressive academic credentials with a warm and engaging demeanor. Dr. Koury is known for his thoughtful approach when it comes to using psychiatric medications and his decisions are always informed by current evidence‑based standards.
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Gayle C. Polsky, M.D.
Dr. Polsky is the Director of Psychiatric Services for the Mind Health Institute, Newport Beach. She is a Board certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist that provides medication management and psychotherapy for a range of issues. Dr. Polsky's genuine compassion and care for others is evident in her practice and is complimented by her bright and engaging demeanor. She also possesses a fluid ability to create a relatable relationship with her clients.
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Cindy L. Fibel, M.D.
Dr. Fibel is a Board certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist. She provides medication management and psychotherapy for a variety of mental health issues. Dr. Fibel’s comfortable approach relies on evidence-based medicine at the core of the treatment plan while incorporating non-medication options to enhance functioning. Prior to joining us, she was a faculty member at Columbia University Medical Center and New York Presbyterian Hospital.
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Behrouz Namdari, M.D.
Dr. Behrouz Namdari is a Board certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist. Dr. Namdari diagnoses and treats a variety of mental illnesses including but not limited to ADHD (child and adult), mood/anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders. His stellar training at Duke University, coupled with his clinical experience allow him to provide the outstanding evidence‑based care that benefits his patients.
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Oscar Oo, Psy.D.
Dr. Oo is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist that provides individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults as well as couples and family therapy. He works from a client-centered, solution-focused orientation using a variety of evidence-based strategies including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). He is board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in both Clinical Psychology and Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. Dr. Oo's steady presence in his practice is complimented by a commitment to upholding best standards of care as well as continuing education.
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Andrea Appapillai, Psy.D.
Dr. Appapillai is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with special expertise in the field of pediatric psychology, which is dedicated to addressing the numerous behavioral, emotional, social, and environmental factors that impact health and medical care. In addition to treating depressive and anxiety disorders, she has extensive experience providing evidence‑based behavioral and cognitive‑behavioral therapy to children and adolescents with a range of medical and general mental health concerns.
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Ariel Eckfeld, Ph.D.
Dr. Eckfeld is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in neuropsychological and psychological testing of children, adolescents, and young adults with a range of psychiatric and medical conditions. Her comprehensive assessments are based on evidence‑based practices to better understand day‑to‑day functioning. Dr. Eckfeld is very experienced working with ADHD, learning disabilities, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorders, anxiety and mood disorders, and psychosis.
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Amy Maser, Ph.D.
Dr. Maser is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who provides individual therapy, as well as neuropsychological and psychological assessment. Dr. Maser provides therapy to children, teens and young adults struggling with a wide range of issues, including anxiety/mood disorders, ADHD, and behavioral concerns. Dr. Maser also conducts assessments for children with a wide range of medical and mental health concerns.
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Chelsea O'Haire, Psy.D.
Dr. O'Haire is a licensed clinical psychologist who engages individuals and their families in psychotherapy to address mental health concerns relating to anxiety, depression, and general difficulties adjusting to daily life. Dr. O'Haire draws upon Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to provide families with the tools they need in order to overcome feelings of anxiety, depression, anger and other negative emotions.
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Margaret A. Koury, M.S., L.M.F.T.
Maggie Koury is the Director of Practice Management at the Mind Health Institute, Newport Beach and Laguna Beach. She is also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution‑focused therapy for adolescents and young adults. She has a special interest in working with the children of individuals with addiction as well as adolescents with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and interpersonal skill development.
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Nicole Messuri, L.M.F.T., B.C.B.A.
Nicole Messuri is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who integrates foundational principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with psychotherapy for individuals and families. She is also foundationally trained and certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for children (DBT‑C).
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Madeline Sober, L.M.F.T., L.P.C.C.
Maddy Sober is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who provides individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Maddy utilizes a variety of evidence‑based strategies focusing largely on cognitive‑behavioral therapy (CBT).
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Camille Hind, A.M.F.T.
Camille Hind is currently pursuing licensure requirements in the State of California as a supervised Associate Marriage Family Therapist (AMFT). Camille provides individual psychotherapy for adolescents and young adults in our Newport Beach and Laguna Beach offices.
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Jason Thomas, L.E.P.
Meet Jason Thomas, a seasoned Psychological Associate and Licensed Educational Psychologist with a wealth of experience spanning over 15 years.
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